In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason…

Chemistry · Class 11 · CBSEHydrocarbons

In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice.
Assertion : Wurtz reaction is not preferred for the preparation of alkanes containing odd number of carbon atoms.
Reason : It is not possible to prepare alkanes with odd number of carbon atoms through Wurtz reaction.
  1. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  2. Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
  4. Both assertion and reason are false.

Answer

(C) Assertion is true but reason is false.

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